Obituaries

Dec 2, 2019

Kathleen (Kirby) Richardson, age 72, was born February 20, 1947 to the late Eston and Mertie Bell Kirby.  She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.  Kathleen spent much of her life dedicated to the care of multitude of children who loved her, and she loved dearly.  As was well stated by Preston Provins, "Kat was...

Dec 1, 2019

Mrs. Karin U. Cordell, age 71 passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with various health problems in which her faith in the Lord never faltered.  She was born March 25, 1948 in Burgwindheim, Germany.  Karin was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Harriman, Tennessee where...

Nov 30, 2019

Virginia Ann "Jenny" (Miller) Lay, age 80 of Caryville, departed this life on Saturday, November 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9th, 1939 in Duff, Tennessee to the late Alf and Mable (Irvin) Miller. Jenny was a waitress at Scottie's Restaurant in Caryville for 30 years. She was of the Baptist faith....

Nov 24, 2019

Narvel Gene Adkins, age 77 of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019.  He was a loving husband of 27 years, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed watching the Vols on tv, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by wife Carrie Lee (Young) Adkins, parents...

Nov 24, 2019

Everette Glen Orick, age 82 of Knoxville passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 24, 2019.  He was a member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church.  He served and retired from the United States Marines Corp.  He considered himself a proud Marine until the very end.  The last job he held after his military...

Nov 16, 2019

Maureen Sue (Kitts) Evans, age 79 of Caryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the LaFollette Medical Center. She was born August 9th, 1940 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Ayers) Kitts. Sue loved going to church, especially Covenant Life Church, where she was a...

Nov 14, 2019

Joseph B. Franklin (Nov. 28, 1932 – Nov. 14, 2019)

Joseph B. Franklin, age 86, of Lafollette, Tn. Originally from Sylacauga, Al. He passed away on Nov. 14 at his home. He lived in Battle Creek, Mi. where he worked for Grand Trunk Western Railroad for over 42 years as a Locomotive Engineer. He was...

Nov 12, 2019

Ella (Gillum) Shepherd, age 96 of LaFollette, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 5th, 1922 in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Tom and Mahala (Howard) Gillum. Ella was a very good Christian woman and was a member...

Nov 8, 2019

Tonya Marie Lawson, age 45 of Caryville departed this life Friday, November 8, 2019.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was a loving mother of two children, loving sister, and daughter.  Tonya enjoyed being outdoors and working in her flowers.

She is preceded in death by mother Brenda Nance.

She is survived...

Nov 5, 2019

Wanda Burton, age 63 of LaFollette passed away at Tennova North in Knoxville Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

She is preceded in death by stepfather Doris Sharron, sister Vanessa Wudke, and granddaughter Skylar Monday.

She is survived by husband Robert, children Jennifer, Amanda, Meghann, and Chris, grandchildren Codie, Cara, Caleb, Jason, Jessie, and Robert,...

Nov 1, 2019

Della "Ruth" (Hutson) Roberts, age 93 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 1, 2019.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was a very loving mother and grandmother.  Ruth enjoyed listening to music and spending time outdoors.

She is preceded in death by husband Earl Hutson, daughter Joan Hatmaker, parents...

Oct 28, 2019

Betty Jean (McNew) Goins, age 81 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 28, 2019.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was a loving sister that enjoyed spending time with her family, especially children that she loved dearly.

She is preceded in death by parents Woodrow and Leora (Evans) McNew,...

Oct 28, 2019

Magdline (Loyd) Ivey, age 89 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 28.  She attended Faith Tabernacle Church.  Magdline was born March 8, 1930 in Briceville, TN to the late Wayne and Minnie Loyd.

She was preceded in death by husband Lewis Ivey, brothers Fred, Wayne, Eugene, and Troy Loyd, sister Juanita Bolton, son Shelby Bowlin,...

Oct 23, 2019

Sgt. Kenneth Ray "Pappy" Marple, age 72 died peacefully in Fort Sanders Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.  A veteran of the Vietnam Era, served from May 1966-April 1968.  He joined the armed forces and was stationed in special assignment in Friedburg, Germany for the United States Army.  Sgt. Kenneth Marple "Pappy" was a brave and loyal...

Oct 23, 2019

Ben Ray McGill, age 77 of LaFollette joined his precious wife Ellen Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

He is preceded in death by wife Ellen Frazier McGill, parents Ben & Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Lackey) McGill, brothers Lige Gregg, Jimmy Lloyd McGill, sisters Martha Raines and Mary Bratcher.

He is survived by special friend LeAnna Mongar,...

Oct 17, 2019

Tabitha Georgia Markley, age 47 of LaFollette, passed away on October 17, 2019.  She enjoyed crocheting, animals, and doing crafts. She attended New Life Ministries Church.  Tabitha loved her kids very much.

She is preceded in death by her Brother Bradley Huling.

She is survived by her husband Brian...

Oct 17, 2019

Helen Louise Rose, age 84 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 17, 2019.  She was a member of Grape Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, Michigan.  Helen enjoyed music and dancing.

She is preceded in death by husband Marvin J. Rose, parents Robert and Laura (Moss) Barnes, brother Raymond Barnes.

Oct 17, 2019

Emma VanPatten, age 90 of LaFollette departed this life Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Graveside service for Emma will be 1 PM Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Rural Vale Baptist Church with Rev. Vernon Webb officiating.

Emma's guestbook may be viewed at martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

The family has entrusted the care of Emma VanPatten to Martin...

Oct 15, 2019

Glenn Edward Ayers, age 79 of LaFollette departed this life Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Glenn was a United States Navy Veteran.

He is preceded in death by son David Ayers, parents Jerry and Dollie (Blackard) Ayers, brothers Jerry, Ronnie, and DW Ayers.

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Oct 8, 2019

Marsha Lee Wilson, age 54 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  She was of the Baptist faith.

There are no services planned for Marsha at this time.

The family has entrusted the care of Marsha Lee Wilson to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"